massive
word
/ˈmæsɪv/
MA-siv
/mˈæsɪv/
MA-siv
Definition
Very large, heavy, or great in size, amount, or degree. It can describe physical things, or something very strong, serious, or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal English. Often used for emphasis: 'a massive building', 'a massive problem', 'a massive success'. Stronger and more dramatic than 'big' or 'large'. In British English, it can also be informal for 'very good' or 'excellent' in some contexts.
Spanish: enorme - macizoPortuguese (BR): enorme - maciçoPortuguese (PT): enorme - maciçoChinese (Simplified): 巨大的 - 厚重的Chinese (Traditional): 巨大的 - 厚重的Hindi: बहुत बड़ा - ठोसArabic: ضخم - هائلBengali: বিশাল - প্রচণ্ড (অত্যন্ত বড় বা গুরুতর)Russian: огромный - массивный - колоссальныйJapanese: 巨大な - 莫大なVietnamese: khổng lồ - to lớn - nghiêm trọngKorean: 거대한 - 엄청난Turkish: muazzam - devasa - çok büyükUrdu: بہت بڑا - عظیمIndonesian: masif - sangat besar - luar biasa
Example Sentences
They live in a massive house by the lake.
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The storm caused massive damage to the town.
basic
That elephant is massive.
basic
We made a massive mistake on that project.
natural
There was a massive crowd outside the stadium.
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Getting that job offer was a massive boost to her confidence.
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